Medicaid Unwinding FAQ
What is the unwinding? During the COVID Public Health Emergency (PHE), Medicaid members could keep their coverage, even if their income or other qualifying circumstances changed. Because the PHE has ended, state Medicaid programs have returned to reviewing member...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Whether it’s work, family, money or something else, we all face situations that cause us stress. Stress is our body’s natural response to a challenge or demand and is good in small amounts. However, when stress lasts for long periods of time, known as chronic stress,...
Mrvan Announces HHS Health Center Training Grant for HealthLinc
Today, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan announced a federal grant award for HealthLinc under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) program. According to HHS’ Health Resources and Services...
Medicaid Members: Are Your Ready for the Unwinding?
During the pandemic, a public health emergency (PHE) was put in place as a response to COVID-19. This did a lot to help protect the health and wellness of Americans, including keeping those enrolled in Medicaid continuously covered. Starting April 1, 2023, Medicaid...5 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Even though it is preventable, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. The good news, however, is that colorectal cancer is highly preventable and treatable,...
HealthLinc Partners with Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to Address Food Insecurity in East Chicago
HealthLinc has partnered with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to assist East Chicago residents facing food insecurity. The program will bring food lockers to Strack & Van Til in East Chicago, where enrolled community members may pick up food on a rotating...
Medicare: Understanding Your Options
Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to those who are 65 years of age or older and to some qualifying younger individuals due to a disability or illness. When enrolling for Medicare, you have a few options to choose from, including Medicare Part A,...
Managing Cholesterol: Take Control of Your Health
As part of an annual wellness check, it is common for your provider to order a set of blood tests to check your overall health. As part of these tests, your cholesterol levels will be checked to make sure they are not too high or too low. But what is cholesterol, and...
